"The Creator from the Human Race? Have you confirmed the details?"
The Lich Archmage lowered his gaze and asked.
The Lich guard hesitated, struggling to answer, "The instruments show no sign of any human Creator in the area mentioned by the Chieftain."
"However, before his death, the Chieftain reported that a human Creator was indeed present!"
Hearing this, the Lich Archmage frowned, puzzled.
The instruments used by the Lich race were known across the universe for their advanced technology, capable of penetrating most forms of concealment. How could they have failed to detect anything?
But it was equally hard to believe that the Lich Chieftain would lie.
After all, the Chieftain was not only one of its most loyal subordinates but also one of the most capable. Betrayal or deceit was out of the question.
"Forget it. It doesn't matter now," the Lich Archmage decided.
"Order the entire fleet to advance at full speed. We must reach that area as quickly as possible."
There was no turning back for them now.
The energy reserves of their home planet were nearly depleted, and most of the Lich race's strongest warriors had entered hibernation to conserve their strength.
This included the Lich God and the other nine generals under its command.
As the weakest of the ten generals, the Lich Archmage was tasked with saving their dying planet, a responsibility that had elevated it to the position of supreme leader.
But if they failed to retrieve the Heart of the Sacred Tree and use it to revitalize their planet, the Lich race would face total extinction, even without interference from other races.
Thus, whether this was a human trap or some other scheme, the Lich Archmage had no choice but to proceed and locate the Sacred Tree Spirit.
Meanwhile, outside the simulation, the reality was far from calm.
The senior students dispatched by the academy were now inspecting the dormitories of every student. At this moment, they had moved on to the villa district, knocking on doors and nervously questioning residents.
"Ugh! This is such bad luck. Not only am I losing sleep, but now I have to go around at night asking freshmen if they've been battling Liches?"
"What kind of question is that? Even though our academy is renowned, a first or second-year student can't take down a Lich space station, right?"
"Must've been those freaks from the imperial capital. Honestly, I don't even know why the school is making us investigate so thoroughly."
A senior student from the third year muttered complaints as he walked down a wide road. His expression was one of irritation and frustration.
Yet, if one observed closely, they'd notice that his path was leading directly to Bai Ze's villa…
[Ding! An extraordinary creature, Treant, has been born…]
[Ding! An extraordinary creature, Treant, has been born…]
[Ding! God's Eye detects the birth of a warlord-level creature!]
[Creature Name: Treant King]
[Creature Level: Warlord, Early Stage]
[Creature Description: Originally the mightiest tree in the area, it gained unparalleled extraordinary power and intelligence through catalysis.]
Shifting perspective back to Bai Ze's side, much time had passed, and the transformation of the surrounding forests was now complete.
The once-stationary trees had all turned into sentient, mobile Treants.
Among them stood a towering ancient tree that had ascended to the level of a warlord, becoming the leader of the Treants the Treant King.
"So larger, stronger plants can evolve to higher levels of power through catalysis?" Bai Ze mused.
"Then, if spiritual energy revival were pushed to its extreme and the Heart of the Sacred Tree was used to catalyze terrifying plants, could it result in…"
For a moment, seeing the birth of the Treant King sparked an interesting idea in Bai Ze's mind.
In a world fully revitalized by spiritual energy, plants would naturally evolve to levels capable of traversing space.
If catalyzed by the Heart of the Sacred Tree, could they potentially produce monarch- or even emperor-level beings?
"Haha… just a fantasy. It's unlikely," Bai Ze shrugged, dismissing the thought.
He understood that Aurora, even at her current command level, couldn't support such a feat.
Even if it were possible to create such creatures, her magic reserves would be far from sufficient. Wishing for an overnight miracle was nothing but wishful thinking.
"Forget it. Let's focus on practical matters for now," Bai Ze said, turning his attention back to the scene before him.
With a wave of his hand, his figure descended from the clouds, appearing amidst the vibrant, bustling world.
Looking out, the four extraordinary species under his command had already assembled into neat formations, standing in their respective groups.
And beyond them lay the main event.
The hills and slopes were blanketed in green, extending down from the mountains to the plains below.
Countless branches and limbs swayed in unison, resembling entire forests on the move.
Led by the 20-meter-tall Treant King, exuding its warlord-level aura, the majestic and awe-inspiring Treant army marched toward Bai Ze.
Each step they took caused the earth to tremble.
The skies churned with roaring winds, while the oceans responded with towering waves hundreds of meters high crashing against the shores.
In total, there were 3,000 Treants, each at a minimum of servant-level, early stage.
Among them were some particularly massive trees that had achieved mid- or even late-stage servant-level power from the start!
Seeing this spectacle, Bai Ze's eyes gleamed with satisfaction.
At the forefront of the army, Aurora stood perched on the Treant King's shoulder.
Streams of pure wood-element energy surrounded her, accompanied by dancing vines and blooming flowers.
"3,000 Treants… what a magnificent sight," Bai Ze chuckled, clearly pleased.
If other Creators were here to witness this, they would be stunned, marveling at their own creatures' inadequacies.
Although these Treants couldn't quite match the strength of Bai Ze's Meteoric Insect army, their sheer numbers and presence were awe-inspiring.
After all, the Meteoric Insects had gained their strength through countless battles and struggles, remaining Bai Ze's most powerful species to date.
Comparing the two was almost unfair.
"Planetary Lord, as you requested, I've catalyzed all the Treants for you," Aurora reported, her tone respectful.
"In total, there are 3,000 Treants. Creating any more could damage the planet's ecosystem and disrupt the food chain."
Hearing this, Bai Ze interrupted her explanation.
"I understand. 3,000 is more than enough."
"But one thing have all the Treants been given the space potions?"
Aurora nodded in affirmation, confirming his question.
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